Target Stores Offer Jones Soda's New GABA Infused Beverage Nationwide

Jones Soda Co. (the Company) (NASDAQ: JSDA), a leader in the premium soda category and known for its unique branding and innovative marketing, announced today that retail giant Target has awarded Jones GABA flavors with merchandising space in stores nationwide. Jones ready-to-drink tea and juice blended beverages in Fuji Apple, Nectarine, Lemon Honey and Grapefruit, will hit shelves beginning in late May.

Each can of Jones GABA contains 150mg of gamma-aminobutyric acid, a natural amino acid that increases the production of alpha brain waves to enhance mental focus and clarity. GABA also decreases beta brain waves, which are associated with nervousness and scattered thoughts. Jones GABA resonates with health conscious women and men and retails for $1.99, consistent with Target stores’ customer brand promise of ‘get more pay less.’

Reeds, Inc. Experiences Strong First Quarter Sales for 2010

Reed's, Inc. (NASDAQ:REED) (OTCBB:REEDP) (“Reed’s, or the “Company”), maker of the top-selling sodas in natural food stores nationwide, announced today that the Company anticipates strong first quarter sales following on record fourth quarter revenues, which increased 21% over the prior year.

“We are excited with our fourth quarter 2009 and first quarter 2010 revenue increases. Most of the revenue increases are a result of increases in our branded business. This year we should see continued growth from our core brands as well as significant growth from our new initiatives, including the ‘Reed’s Rx’ line for nausea relief and our growing roster of private label accounts. We expect these newer initiatives, particularly the private label business, to start contributing significantly to revenue growth later this year. There are long lead times associated with getting private label relationships going with the large national chains we are pursuing,” said Mr. Chris Reed, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Reed's, Inc. Added Mr. Reed, “We anticipate a minimum of 20% increase in revenues for fiscal 2010.”

Point Roberts, WA, Delta, BC – April15,, 2010  - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leading global investor and industry research portal covering leading industry sectors including tech and food and beverage, announces showcase stock, Delivery Technology Solutions (OTCPK: DTSL), providing food and beverage and retail industry business cost effective solutions.  

Delivery Technology Solutions (OTCPK: DTSL) who wholly owns Universal Delivery Solutions, Inc provides comprehensive custom-developed catering/delivery solutions to industries throughout North America, including restaurants and retail. The company has previously announced an on going pilot agreement with select SUBWAY® Restaurants.

Brinker International Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 EPS

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) announced second quarter fiscal 2010 earnings per diluted share of $0.29 compared to $0.27 for the second quarter of fiscal 2009, before special items and excluding Romano's Macaroni Grill® (reconciliation included in Table 2). On a GAAP basis, earnings per diluted share increased to $0.18 from a loss per diluted share of $0.21 for the second quarter in the prior year.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the company completed the sale of Macaroni Grill while retaining a minority ownership interest. The information presented below includes Macaroni Grill unless otherwise noted.